Jon Fell > Osborne Clarke LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Acting for a broad spectrum of universities, focusing on London, Reading and the South West, Osborne Clarke LLP’s higher education team advises on a range of issues, such as estates transformations, commercialisation, digital transformation and brand and partnerships. Additionally, the group is adept at handling employment and pensions matters, health and safety as well as compliance and regulatory matters. The team is headed by Chris Wade in Bristol who frequently handles procurement and infrastructure projects. Corporate expert Justin Starling is experienced in advising education clients in technology transfers; Mary Lawrence is well-versed in health and safety, particularly in the context of student mental health, while Jon Fell handles telecommunications and internet related matters.

At the forefront of AI matters, Osborne Clarke LLP handles a range of issues from cloud-based solutions and digital transformations to outsourcing, and telecommunication. With over three decades of experience, John Buyers is proficient in outsourcing transactions, while Mark Taylor is skilled in cybersecurity, data protection, and FinTech. Jon Fell is reputed in the telecommunications sector, and Cathy McFadyen-Han is often engaged in finance solutions and payment processing matters. Matthew Sharkey’s caseload encompasses cloud solutions and the commercialisation of IT platforms.

Working with a number of blue-chip clients including entertainment conglomerates, telecoms companies, television broadcasters and video game companies, Osborne Clarke LLP‘s broad offering covers disputes, regulatory compliance, product rollout and strategic M&A. Practice co-chair Nick Johnson advises on advertising and marketing law, with a focus on data-driven marketing and expertise in e-commerce and gambling-related work. Fellow co-chair John Davidson-Kelly co-heads the team, advising on digital media regulation, consumer law and media and technology agreements. Jon Fell is an expert on telecommunications and internet-related law issues, while Sara Valentine is noted for her experience in technology-related corporate transactions, covering M&A, management buyouts, and investment – both domestic and cross-border.